Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering
Deputy Plant Manager
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Deputy Plant Manager
Deputy Plant Manager – Ground Engineering (Sizewell C Project)
About the Role
Join our Ground Engineering team on the Sizewell C project in Leiston, Suffolk, as an integral part of a "once in a generation" clean energy infrastructure initiative.
Sizewell C will establish a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast, delivering low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for the next 60 years.
This is a Civil Works Alliance—a collaborative, multi-company endeavour formed by:
- Sizewell C
- Balfour Beatty
- Bouygues Travaux Publics
- Laing O’Rourke
More than just an alliance, we combine decades of experience from global infrastructure projects to create a single, high-performing delivery organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
The successful candidate will be accountable for the following key responsibilities:
- Support the Plant Manager to manage plant operations across multiple GSA geotechnical sites
- Coordinate with site teams to assess plant requirements, ensuring timely provision of equipment
- Liaise internally with plant teams and external suppliers to arrange deliveries, collections, and servicing
- Monitor plant utilisation to optimise resource allocation and efficiency
- Maintain accurate records of plant movements, inspections, and compliance documentation
- Assist in planning and scheduling plant resources to align with project milestones
- Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards in all plant operations
- Develop and implement plant-related procedures and best practices
- Resolve plant hire issues on-site, escalating to the Plant Manager as necessary
- Promote cost-effective plant usage and identify opportunities for improvement
- Collaborate with logistics, procurement, and construction teams to align plant provision with project needs
- Support audits and inspections by maintaining up-to-date, accessible plant documentation, with a strong understanding of CPA contract terms and best practices
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Who We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in plant coordination or site logistics within construction or infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of geotechnical and piling operations
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Familiarity with CPA contract terms and plant hire procedures
- Ability to collaborate effectively with site teams, suppliers, and internal departments
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ideally, MS Project, Insphire, or MCA
- Knowledge of safety and compliance standards related to plant operations
- Understanding of GDPR and data protection best practices
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working within a multi-company alliance or joint venture
- Familiarity with piling-specific training and induction needs
- Knowledge of CSCS, CPCS, NPORS, and other construction certification schemes
- Qualification in Business Administration, HR, or Learning & Development
Why Work for Us?
Our people are our greatest asset—we invest in their innovation, growth, and development to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
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Key Benefits Include:
✅ Attractive/negotiated salary ✅ Medical health cover ✅ Company car or car allowance ✅ Discretionary annual bonus ✅ 25 days annual leave + bank holidays ✅ Pension savings schemes ✅ Enhanced maternity/paternity and family-friendly policies ✅ Access to Refer & Earn scheme ✅ Regular salary reviews
About Us
Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geotechnical contractors, delivering innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.
Our Work
From city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects, our expertise provides the solid foundations for major infrastructure developments, including:
- HS2
- The Shard
- Wembley Stadium
- Reading Station Viaduct
- Marble Arch Place
- Battersea Power Station redevelopment
- A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
Our Value Everyone D&I Strategy ensures equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of background. We actively support:
🔹 Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists (Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme) 🔹 People with disabilities and long-term health conditions (Disability Confident Employer)
For more information, visit: 🌐 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion 🔗 Disability Confident Campaign
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